care of

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: at the address of
You can write to him care of his fan club.

Examples of care of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This project focused on the empathic care of mothers, but the researchers hope to include the effects of empathetic fathers in future follow-up studies. Charlotte Hu, Scientific American, 5 June 2024 Ground crews were unable to access the remote campsite on Friday — but paramedics with Metro Fire’s Air Operations Division were able to hoist the woman out and transfer her into the care of Truckee Fire Department personnel, officials said. Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 1 June 2024 Don’t let anger set in when your energy is better spent on home improvements and taking better care of what and who are important to you. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024 Currently, one kennel tech is responsible for the daily care of 81 dogs, Hartlund said. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for care of 

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“Care of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/care%20of. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.

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